Small Business Development Center

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The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Program provides various management assistance to existing and start-up businesses. This is mainly accomplished through one-on-one counseling sessions. These services are offered at no cost to the client.

The program is a cooperative effort of the private sector, the educational community, and federal, state and local governments. It enhances economic development by providing small businesses with management assistance.

SBDC Services Include:

  • Starting a business in Ohio
    • Licenses and permits, forms of ownership
    • Referrals to other agencies
  • Business Plans and Financial Projections
  • Marketing, Sales and Advertising
  • Financing options, referrals to:
    • Local Funding Sources
    • MicroLoans State Programs
    • Small Business Administration Programs
  • Business Assistance Resources Available

    Register online to make an appointment, speak with a counselor or attend one of our free seminars!

 

Cathy Walsh, Director
Lake County Port Authority
440-357-2290 x234
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Gretchen Skok DiSanto, Director
Lakeland Community College
440-525-7444
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The Small Business Development Center of Ohio (SBDC) program is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.  The SBDC program is also funded in part by the Ohio Development Services Agency. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Karen Wivell,1 Victoria Place, Suite 265A, Painesville, OH 44077, 440-357-2290.